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Izzy León

1911 – 2002

Cuban baseball player

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About Izzy León

Lived 1911 – 2002 (aged 91). Izzy León was a Cuban baseball player.

Isidoro León Becerra (January 4, 1911 – July 25, 2002) was a Cuban Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1945. The 34-year-old rookie was a native of Cruces, Cuba.

León is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut on June 21, 1945, in a home game against the Brooklyn Dodgers at Shibe Park. He was the starting and losing pitcher in a 9–2 defeat. Cy Buker was the winning pitcher. León's final big league appearance was on September 16. He was released by Philadelphia on February 26, 1946.

Season and career totals include 14 games pitched, 4 starts, 0 complete games, a 0–4 record with 4 games finished, 23 earned runs allowed in 38 innings, and an ERA of 5.35.

In 1948, he played for the New York Cubans of the Negro National League.

León died at the age of 91 in Miami, Florida.

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Who was Izzy León?

Cuban baseball player

When was Izzy León born?

Izzy León was born on 4 January 1911 in Cruces.

When did Izzy León die?

Izzy León died on 25 July 2002 in Miami.

What was Izzy León's occupation?

Izzy León was a baseball player.

What nationality was Izzy León?

Izzy León was Cuban.

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· Wikipedia: Izzy León

· Wikidata: Q16015554

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